Free-agent CB E.J. Biggers (Eagles) is close to joining the New England Patriots on a one-year, $840,000 contract. Biggers' deal would include a $25,000 signing bonus and a base salary of $760,000. He will also be able to earn $30,000 in roster bonuses and another $25,000 report bonus on the first day of training camp. Additionally, there is a split in the contract that will adjust Biggers' base salary to $428,000 if he goes to the Reserve/Injured list during the preseason.